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Wild weather with king tides on the horizon

Auckland and Coromandel have been issued weather warnings as heavy rain and strong winds coincide with king tides. The highest tide will be arriving along the... Read More

The pearl of the Indian Ocean

A smiling sun all year round, golden beaches, and ancient cities, Sri Lanka encompasses colour and diversity. However, if you don't have a wad of cash tucked... Read More

What’s On: Ice Cream Sunday

Good Morning Sunners and welcome to a tip top morning. It looks like it is going to be rainy and windy all day, with heavy rain falls expected and strong easterlies... Read More

Tauranga Sports secure playoff spot despite loss

Despite finishing the Farmlands Co-operative Baywide Premier 1 club rugby round robin with a 31-29 loss to Whakarewarewa Tauranga Sports got the bonus points... Read More

Singing songs to buy good books

He could have just hung up the ‘gone fishing' sign when he retired from his mechanic's shop. Or pottered off to the golf club. Or moseyed around in the garden.... Read More

Economic impact of riding in Rotorua quantified

People who ride in Rotorua's Whakarewarewa forest contribute between $30m and $50m in spending annually to the local economy, according to a new study. Between... Read More

Bay stars USA bound for World Cup Sevens

Six Bay of Plenty men and women sevens stars have made the teams to defend New Zealand's double titles at the Rugby World Cup Sevens in San Francisco. Scott Curry... Read More

HMSNZ Canterbury sails into town

Tauranga residents may be noticing one ship at the Port of Tauranga, which looks a little different than usual. The HMSNZ Canterbury is berthed in Tauranga this... Read More

Cattle spotted in Waimapu Estuary

Concerns are mounting over a group of cattle which have wandered into the Waimapu estuary. The cattle have been spotted and reported in the estuary from as early... Read More

Heavy rain, severe gales and kingtides to hit Bay

Bay of Plenty residents are being advised to batten the hatches, with heavy rain, severe easterly gales and kingtides predicted for the region. MetService has... Read More

Ngā Tapuwae o Toi Walkway improvements to commence

Stage two of the Ngā Tapuwae o Toi Walkway upgrade - from Kapu Te Rangi junction to the Kōhī Point Lookout - may lead to minor delays for walkers during the... Read More

Gift from best ever to worst ever

It's been described as musical glue - the tunes, beats, jams and sounds that bind friendships. It was Becs' idea. 'My best friend moved from the other side of... Read More